不满

bù mǎn

HSK 3.0 Level 4 Adjective Uncommon

Definitions

1. resentful
2. discontented
3. dissatisfied

Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 满意 mǎn yì 满意 mǎn yì satisfied When expressing satisfaction versus dissatisfaction.: satisfied

Related words

2 items

• 怨恨 yuàn hèn 怨恨 yuàn hèn to resent When feeling more intense resentment or bitterness.: to resent
• 不悦 bù yuè 不悦 bù yuè displeased When feeling displeased, slightly milder.: displeased

Synonyms

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• 不平 bù píng 不平 bù píng uneven When referring to a sense of injustice or resentment.: uneven

Usage notes

Common mistakes

不满 is an adjective, not a verb; use 对...不满 to say 'to be dissatisfied with something'.

Example Sentences

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他对这个决定感到 不满 。

He feels dissatisfied with this decision.

他大声唱歌来宣泄心中的 不满 。

He sang loudly to vent the dissatisfaction in his heart.

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Words Containing 不满

• 不满意 不满意 bù mǎn yì: dissatisfied
• 心存不满 心存不满 xīn cún bù mǎn: to be discontented

Child Words of 不满

• 不 不 bù: no; not so
• 满 满 mǎn: Manchu ethnic group